Want to experience Switzerland through a prestigious leadership program? Applications are now open for the Global Leadership Challenge (GLC) 2025, welcoming students and professionals worldwide. The University of Oxford and the St. Gallen Symposium have launched the Global Leadership Challenge. Their mission is to empower young leaders so that they become active leaders in their local settings. It is done by developing cross-border connections to achieve sustainable development goals.
Global leadership program will select 100 young leaders to attend leadership challenge which will be delivered both online and in person. Candidates will be judged on their passion for taking on global issues and their dedication to responsible leadership. Participants in GLC week will engage in a number of seminars, workshops, and discussions with renowned academics, business professionals, and practitioners.
To apply what students will learn during international youth leadership program, they will work in small groups to create impact projects. These projects should directly address at least one of the four challenge areas to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. Projects should be related to good health and wellbeing, quality education, gender equality and climate action. The group whose project proposal is selected by the Award Jury will have the opportunity to attend the 54th St. Gallen Symposium in Switzerland.
Global Leadership Challenge 2025| Fully Funded to Switzerland:
Host Country:
- Switzerland
Host Organization:
- Gallen Symposium and University of Oxford
Program Location:
- Gallen, Switzerland
Program Level:
- Post-graduate
Benefits of Global Leadership Challenge 2025:
- Candidates from all over the world and from all academic disciplines can apply.
- Students will become part of a diverse international community of young leaders.
- Students will get a chance to engage with renowned academics and policy leaders.
- Candidates will use design thinking principles to develop SDG action projects for addressing global challenges.
- Applicants will learn leadership skills.
- All candidates will get an official Certificate of Achievement.
- Students will get leadership training and mentorship offered by the Oxford Character Project.
- The top performing team will get a chance to win an invitation to attend the St Gallen Symposium as Leaders of Tomorrow.
Eligibility Criteria for Global Leadership Challenge 2025:
- Candidates should be currently enrolled in a Masters or a PhD program or a young professional. They should be between 21-30 years old.
- Applicants should have completed their undergraduate studies.
- You should have already participated in extra-curricular activities or have work experience related to responsible leadership.
- You should be available for 5 days from 12-16 December 2024 in Global Leadership Challenge.
- You should participate actively in the sessions to get Certificate of Achievement.
How to apply for Global Leadership Challenge 2025:
- Click on the apply now button below to proceed to 2025 GLC application.
- Click ‘New User’ on the application web page.
- Enter your email address and password and click submit.
- Answer the questions related to your unique abilities and related past experience.
- Upload your photograph and CV.
- Select 3 SDGs you would like to address in GLC.
- Enter your personal and educational information.
- Fill in your contact details.
- Mention your work experience.
- Review and submit the form.
- You can save your progress and complete the form later on as well.
Documents Required for 2025 GLC:
- Recent portrait picture.
- CV
- National Identity Card.
- Valid passport.
- Official transcripts/degree.
- Proof of current enrollment.
- Any other supporting documents.
GLC Program Deadline:
- The last date to apply is 2 November 2025.
